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Cultural Shifts. 1828-1845. The United States experienced a massive influx of immigrants between 1815 and 1860 The largest groups of immigrants, almost 2 million, came from Ireland They were driven out because of widespread famine in 1845, when a fungus destroyed the potato crop. Immigration.

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The presence of people from different cultures, languages, and religions brought about feelings of nativism, or hostility toward foreigners, among many Americans

Nativist groups pushed for laws banning immigrants and Catholics from holding public office

Delegates from the nativist groups formed the American Party - Membership in the party was secret. When questioned, members were obliged to answer, “I know nothing.” As a result, the party was nicknamed the Know-Nothings